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The Blanche

2.0 star property
Hotel perfectly located for exploring Lake City

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Premier Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Reception
Reception
Premier Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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212 N Marion Ave, Lake City, FL, 32055
  • Place, Columbia County Courthouse
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake City Veterans Affairs Medical Center
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Florida Department of Transportation
    ‪2 min drive‬

Room options

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Family Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Suite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Premier Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Premier Suite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Sleeper Sofa | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Sleeper Sofa

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Executive Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Basic Double Room, 1 Queen Bed | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Basic Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Lake City

City center stay.With a stay at this Lake City hotel, you'll be steps from Columbia County Courthouse and a 5-minute walk from Lake City Columbia County Historical Museum. Also, Lake DeSoto Farmers Market is within half a mile (1 km) and Lake City Veterans Affairs Medical Center is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Columbia County Courthouse - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Lake City Veterans Affairs Medical Center - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Florida Department of Transportation - 2 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Southside Sports Complex - 4 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Lake City Mall - 4 min drive - 2.7 miles

Getting around

  • Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Shirley's Restaurant - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬13 min walk

About this property

The Blanche

Hotel perfectly located for exploring Lake City
The Blanche offers its guests an elevator. Public spaces have free WiFi.

This Lake City hotel is smoke free.

  • 14 guestrooms or units
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
The Blanche offers 14 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature premium bedding. 40-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Lake City hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available

Accessibility

  • Elevator (36 inch wide door)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 40-inch smart TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
Guests are required to contact the property by telephone prior to arrival to arrange check-in.

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

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The Blanche Lake City
The Blanche Hotel Lake City

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Blanche to the airport?

The Blanche is 47.4 mi (57-min drive) away from the Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Blanche ?

As of Oct 23, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Blanche on Oct 27, 2025 start from $165.0, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The Blanche have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Blanche .

Does The Blanche offer free breakfast?

The Blanche does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Blanche ?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The Blanche ?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at The Blanche ?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does The Blanche have a pool?

The Blanche does not have a pool.

Does The Blanche have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Blanche to downtown Lake City?

The Blanche is 0.1 mi away from Lake City.

Reviews

The Blanche Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 112 out of 149 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 149 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 149 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 149 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 149 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Nicolette

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Sleepless night

Beautiful property... terribly upkept rooms. The bed was advertised as a king bed, it was a full size bed at best and was so sunken in it was practically touching the floor. I had to sleep on the couch. The room had an odor, it was poorly laid out, the blinds had a gaping hole in them exposing a fire escape that anyone could've climbed up on to peer in on us, the bathroom had no floor mat, tiny towels, refillable shampoo and conditioner bottles that seemed to be just water, there were hair and stains on the bedding, and a lot of other little things that just made the stay more and more awful. I have stayed here once prior and I thought it was so nice I wanted to come back. This experience was nothing like the first time.
This is the "king size" bed
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tyler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

brad

Traveled with family

Historic

Cool historic hotel. Looks like it is an awesome event venue.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glovetta P.

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel! Elegant, classy. Loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Larry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Room size and amenities lacking.

We were impressed by the beautiful spacious lobby and spacious hallways; however, the room was not spacious. We reserved a family suite; and I'm not sure how a family could function. There was a double bed and a bunk with a double on the bottom; so sleeping was not a problem. There was no seating and no surfaces to place a laptop or have a snack. There was a de-humidifier running that started beeping loudly at 2:00 AM. We wanted to go in the spacious foyer to have our coffee because there was nowhere to sit in the room; however, there was only 1 chair offered near our room. This place was clean and had a lot of potential, but we were not comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fred

Liked: Cleanliness
Quaint
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thuy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything! The property was as pictured online. The room was clean. The common area was the same. The staff was friendly & helpful on the phone. The check in was easy. Parking was plentiful. The only drawback was the traffic noise at night because the room was on the main street. I will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hidden secret. Nice hotel for the right price. Not extras like breakfast. Plenty of places nearby.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place very easy and clean
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne Marie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel. Clean and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Don

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paige

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Jann

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Definitely has potential to be five star. Very clean, beautifully restored and maintained and felt safe and secure. Bed was nicely appointed and comfortable. Temperature easily and well maintained. I was reluctant to use a hotel with no on site personnel. It was a great experience. Absolutely better than the cursory front desk personnel. Kept us up to date on any info and instantly responded to one brief inquiry. Kitchenette sparse with no condiments like salt and pepper, drying or hand towels, towels, paper towels, glasses, knives. There was plenty of coffee and sweetener and creamer. We were in room 209, a king premier suite, and the WiFi and internet were terrible. If you need to work you will want to see if a different room works better. Though there is no onsite parking there was plenty of free parking nearby with no issues. Definitely would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Tommy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a very unique building. The communication was incredible.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dortheanne

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is an absolutely beautiful historic hotel.

10/10 Excellent

Astrid

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful historic property... very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Lucia

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Mary

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The Blanche was beautiful. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terrence

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hidden gem in Lake City

My sister lives in Lake City, and we always had forgotten about this place. But, this time we remembered and tried it, and it was a super cool place. Very different layout with old school charm, great bed, great bathroom, and the kitchenette was super convenient also. Will definitely go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025